Audio-Technica Shipping BP40 – Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

The spoken word is the star with the BP40 from Audio-Technica, an ideal microphone for vocal broadcasting: Podcasts, overdubs, radio, post-production, and more.

The dynamic BP40 with the optional AT8484 shock mount.

Equipped to handle a variety of problems within the broadcast environment, BP40 includes:

• Hypercardioid polar pattern for isolation and distance
• Multistage windscreen for internal protection against plosives
• Switchable 100Hz high-pass filter
• Patented floating-edge construction to maximize diaphragm surface area
• Humbucking voice coil to prevent electromagnetic interference

The Audio Technica BP40 dynamic microphone is available now for $349 MSRP. The mic comes equipped with an AT8483 shock mount with an alternately compatible AT8484 shock mount available for $99. Here are specs from Audio-Technica:

• Element: Dynamic
• Polar pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency response: 50-16,000 Hz
• Low frequency roll-off: 100 Hz, 6 dB/octave
• Open circuit sensitivity: –48 dB (3.9 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 450 ohms
• Switch: Flat, roll-off
• Weight: 632 g (22.3 oz.)
• Dimensions: 164.0 mm (6.45″) long, 56.0 mm (2.20″) diameter
• Output connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories furnished: AT8483 mounting clamp for 5/8″-27 threaded stands; 5/8″-27 to 3/8″-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch

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